Former Lt. Governor Spearing Voting Drive
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A former South Dakota lieutenant governor is launching a “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” drive. Matt Michels, who is a U.S. Navy veteran announced his initiative Saturday in Sioux Falls at the
Sioux Falls School District Teaching Staff Diversity At 6.5 Percent
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Officials with the Sioux Falls School District say this year’s teaching staff diversity is at six-point-five percent. Human Resources Director Becky Dorman says 23 of the 148 new teachers who were hired are
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Identified
(Hartford, SD) — Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on Interstate 90 in Minnehaha County. South Dakota Highway Patrol says David L. Rowe was traveling through a construction zone on I-90 East
Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Manslaughter
(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City man will spend the next 25 years in prison for manslaughter. Philip Andrew Chips had pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2023 stabbing death of Michael Moses. The stabbing
Police Seek Public’s Help In Newborn’s Investigation
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a deceased newborn found at a recycling center last week. In an interview with KELO-LAND, Thum didn’t
Man Injured In Lisbon Crash Dies
(Lisbon, ND) — A 67-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Lisbon earlier this month has died. It happened on Highway 32, where investigators say Jerry Rufsvold was rear-ended by 37-year-old Amber Patel when
Bismarck Man Faces A Rape, Luring Minors Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — A Bismarck man is in custody on charges of rape and luring minors. Police say 18-year-old Michael Leier lured the underage victim over a messaging app by offering a THC vape in exchange for
Stark County Burn Restrictions To Stay In Place Rest Of Year
(Stark County, ND) — Burn restrictions implemented in Stark County will remain in place for the rest of the year. County fire officials say it’s because of an elevated risk of wildfires, which is expected to stick
Grand Forks Man Pleads Guilty In Drug Dealing Case
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks man who’s accused of dealing fentanyl in Polk County, Minnesota has pleaded guilty. Jacob Brunelle, who was arrested in 2022, was initially charged with conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled
Bismarck Man Convicted On Felony Charges For 16th Time Since 2015
(Bismarck, ND) — A repeat felony offender in Bismarck has been convicted for the 16th time since 2015. Randolph Vandeusen pleaded guilty to felony drug charges on Thursday, stemming from a traffic stop in May, when officers